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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas. (352) 663-1185
Gainesville summers keep most homeowners inside. A professionally built screened porch keeps bugs and afternoon storms out while letting fresh air in - so your outdoor space works year-round.
Screened-in porches and screened decks in Gainesville solve the bug problem that makes outdoor living difficult here for most of the year, most projects take one to three weeks depending on size and whether a new deck platform is needed first.
If your existing deck sits empty from April through October because the mosquitoes and no-see-ums are unbearable, you are not alone - it is one of the most common complaints we hear from Gainesville homeowners. A screened enclosure built to handle this climate turns that neglected space into somewhere your family actually uses. If you are considering a full outdoor room, pairing a screened porch with a covered deck or patio cover gives you protection from rain as well as bugs.
We handle permits through the City of Gainesville Development Services office, offer both standard fiberglass mesh and finer no-see-um mesh, and build to the Florida Building Code - so the finished structure is on record and protects your investment.
If your outdoor space sits unused from late spring through early fall because the bugs make it unbearable, that is the clearest sign a screened enclosure would change how you use your home. Gainesville's mosquito and no-see-um season is long and intense, and an unscreened patio is genuinely uncomfortable for most of the year.
No-see-ums are small enough to pass through standard window screens, and most bug sprays do not deter them well. If you have tried candles, fans, and sprays and are still getting bitten on your back porch, the only real solution is a finer-mesh screened enclosure built specifically to keep them out.
If your deck is in good shape but feels underused - too much direct sun, or afternoon rain cuts your time outside short - adding a screened enclosure with a solid roof panel can completely transform how you use it. You are not replacing the deck; you are giving it a reason to exist year-round.
If you have recently renovated your kitchen, added a pool, or landscaped your backyard, an open patio can start to feel like the one unfinished piece. A screened porch ties the indoor and outdoor spaces together and gives you a transition zone that works in Gainesville's climate.
We build screened enclosures around existing decks and construct full screened porch additions from the ground up. If you need a new deck platform before the screen enclosure can go up, we handle that as part of the same project - whether you want pressure-treated framing, composite decking, or cedar. When the screened porch is part of a larger outdoor plan, we often combine it with a covered deck or patio cover so the space stays dry during Gainesville's afternoon storms, not just bug-free.
For homeowners who want an open-air option that still provides shade and shelter, we also build pergolas - a good alternative when you want structure overhead without full enclosure. We will walk you through the tradeoffs during the estimate visit so you can choose what actually fits how you use your yard.
Suits homeowners with a structurally solid deck who want to add a frame, roof, and mesh without rebuilding the platform.
Suits homeowners starting from scratch - includes new platform, framing, roof structure, and screening in one project.
Suits homeowners who want reliable bug protection at a lower price point and are not dealing with no-see-ums.
Suits homeowners near wooded lots or retention ponds where fine biting insects are a persistent problem.
Suits homeowners who want to reduce afternoon heat and UV glare in addition to keeping insects out.
Suits homeowners who want to use the porch during Gainesville's afternoon thunderstorms, not just on clear days.
Gainesville sits in North Central Florida where mosquitoes are active for roughly nine months of the year and no-see-ums - tiny biting insects common near wooded lots and retention ponds - can pass right through standard screen mesh. Homeowners in Hawthorne and throughout Alachua County deal with this problem every warm season. Standard mesh is not always enough here, which is why we offer finer mesh options specifically designed to keep no-see-ums out - a detail that matters more in this area than almost anywhere else in the country.
Gainesville also averages more than 80 thunderstorm days per year - one of the highest rates in the United States. That affects both how we build and how we schedule. A screened porch with a solid roof panel keeps the space usable during afternoon rain, not just on clear days. We build summer scheduling buffers into our timelines because weather delays during the rainy season are normal, not exceptional. Homeowners in Micanopy and nearby communities face the same climate conditions, and our approach to material selection and permitting reflects those local realities. We also check whether your existing deck or slab can support the enclosure before framing begins - a step that matters in areas near Gainesville where soil conditions vary enough to affect structural performance.
The City of Gainesville requires a building permit for screened enclosures, and processing times typically run two to four weeks. We handle the application in our name and keep you updated throughout - you should not have to chase down permit status yourself. For more background on building in this climate, the University of Florida IFAS Extension publishes research on outdoor structures suited to North Central Florida conditions.
We will ask a few quick questions - the approximate size of the space, whether you have an existing deck or need a new platform, and whether you are in the city limits or unincorporated Alachua County. We schedule a free on-site estimate and reply within 1 business day.
We measure your space, assess the existing structure if there is one, and walk you through mesh options - standard fiberglass versus finer no-see-um mesh. You leave the visit with a clear picture of what is included and what it costs.
Once you accept a proposal, we submit the permit application to the City of Gainesville Development Services office. We handle all paperwork and keep you updated on approval status - typically two to four weeks. Construction cannot begin until the permit is posted on-site.
We set the posts and roof structure first - the loudest part of the project - then install screen panels, doors, and trim. The city inspection happens during this phase. Before we leave for the last time, we walk the entire enclosure with you and address any punch-list items.
Free on-site estimates. Permits handled. No-see-um mesh available. We reply within 1 business day.
(352) 663-1185We submit the permit application to the City of Gainesville in our name and manage the process through final inspection. You never have to chase paperwork, and your project is fully documented and on record when you are ready to sell.
We stock and install finer-mesh screening designed specifically to block no-see-ums - a detail that makes the difference between a porch you actually use and one that still leaves you scratching. This is a Gainesville-specific problem that requires a Gainesville-specific solution.
Gainesville averages more than 80 thunderstorm days per year. We build weather buffers into every summer project schedule, design roof panels to handle serious rain volume, and use framing methods suited to high-humidity conditions - not just what works in drier climates.
Florida requires contractors who build screened enclosures to hold a state-issued license. You can verify our license in two minutes through the Florida DBPR's online tool. We also carry liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage - protecting you if anything goes wrong on your property.
Every screened porch we build in Gainesville is permitted, inspected, and built to handle this specific climate. From mesh selection to the final city signoff, we manage the process so you can focus on planning how you will use the space.
Add a solid roof over your outdoor space to stay dry during Gainesville's afternoon downpours - often the natural next step after screening.
Learn MoreAn open-air overhead structure that provides shade and defines your outdoor space without full enclosure.
Learn MoreGainesville's permit process takes a few weeks - the sooner we start, the sooner you are enjoying a bug-free backyard. Call or request a free estimate today.